KPLC Yet Again In The Spotlight In Its Increased Token Charges
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company, KPLC is yet again in the spotlight after numerous complaints about the alleged increase in token charges.
The majority of Kenyans who complained on social media claimed that they had been getting less tokens lately than they had in the past.
Leader of the Wiper Party Kalonzo Musyoka has been among many criticizing Kenya Power. He called the company’s action deplorable and urged the government to intervene to protect Kenyans from the country’s exorbitant cost of living.
“The newest intolerable load on weary, hungry, and irate Kenyans is Kenya Power’s 16 percent token rise. This demonstrates unequivocally the Kenya Kwanza regime’s incapacity to deal with living expenses. “I am telling them, kuna nuru gizani, even though they want to keep us in the dark,” he posted on Thursday.
The hashtag #KenyaPower was trending on social media for the better part of Thursday, January 11 with users complaining of the excessive charges.
Calistus Mwatela, an X user, stated that he paid Sh250 for tokens last month and received eight (8) units; however, he only received seven (7) units for the same amount today.
“Where is the nation going? The effective operation of Small and Medium Enterprises would be further complicated by this. As it is, we are already under stress,” Harj Owen posted on his Facebook page.
President Ruto has been urged to step in by many, who describe the current state of affairs as horrific and directed towards the underprivileged.
“We are not going in the right way if Ruto doesn’t step in to address the current problem. Purchasing Sh1,000 worth of tokens seems absurd right now. We comprehend the FX adjustment issue, but a good government need to protect its people, expressed X user Omollo Sam.
KPLC Yet Again In The Spotlight In Its Increased Token Charges
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) declared late last year that electricity rates would rise by 16.5% beginning in January 2024. The hike was attributed to the shilling’s decline versus the US dollar.
The foreign currency rate fluctuation adjustment penalty was raised by EPRA by 103.7 percent, from Sh3.17 to a high of Sh6.46 per unit. The energy fee increased by 8.7% to Sh4.33 per unit from Sh3.98 last month, as a result of the levies.
KPLC Yet Again In The Spotlight In Its Increased Token Charges
